Category Archives: winter

Cold weather tips for your pets We have just come through a very rough spell of extremely cold weather and there may be more in our future. Here is a quick refresher on some cold weather issues that may crop up for you and your pets. Not all pets have the same tolerance for cold […]

Holiday Pet Hazards It seems that every year we hear about seasonal dangers that could affect our pets. At the risk of being redundant, I will review them again for you. A refresher is always nice to have and some “dangers” are more serious than others. That being said, if your pet is acting unusual, […]

I have been thinking recently of things that often get missed. This discussion on feline preventative medicine is long overdue. I mentioned to a group recently that they should not forget to “winterize” their outdoor cats and they got a chuckle out of that. Let me explain what I meant. I am talking to two […]

Winter is the time we truly notice how frequently our dogs go outside each day. They remind us of this fact every time they come back into the house, along with the mud or snow they just tracked in! Here are a couple of tips on how to cope with these problems. 1. Lukewarm water […]

We are always happy when it is time to get the Christmas tree set up and start our holiday baking. However these two activities can potentially be harmful to your dogs and there are some things to think about while preparing for these activities. The Christmas tree should be well-secured. It can easily be toppled […]